Job Description
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.
About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a highly collaborative, self-motivated Medical Writer to draft, edit and submit high quality, medically accurate documents including manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, slide decks, additional field materials, and publication enhancers. This is a key position within Medical Affairs with ample opportunity to make a real impact.
This role is based at Axsome's HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.
Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Publications, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Field Medical) to interpret complex data to develop high-quality strategic scientific documents including Congress abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, slide decks, and manuscripts that align to the Medical Affairs strategy
- Follow process to coordinate the review, approval, submission, and production of publications, including encore presentations
- Champion development and updating of assigned Field materials including disease state and product specific slide decks and FAQs
- Closely collaborate with and apply strategic direction from project and publication leads, and biostatisticians in order to manage and prioritize assignments to ensure deliverables are completed per time and quality goals
- Provide recommendations to optimize Publication and Medical Writing company standard operating procedures (SOPs), overall processes, and digital tools
- Work with cross-functional internal teams to ensure wide acceptability of documents and consensus of content
- Critically analyze, synthesize, and present complex information
- Understanding of processes, industry best practices, and compliance requirements for publications and scientific communications
- May periodically provide technical writing support to other functions outside of Medical Affairs based on business need and as decided by manager and MA leadership
Requirements / Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree required. MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred
- Minimum of 1-3 years relevant (agency or pharma) experience required
- Track record of developing high-quality scientific documents from inception to publication
- Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate (in a variety of formats and styles) complex scientific and clinical data
- Expertise in use of online and other data sources for literature searches and information, Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in publication management software e.g. Pubs Hub
- General knowledge of the drug development and approval processes
- Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate the efforts of team members to resolve comments and complete deliverables
- Ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects under general supervision, working in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly attentive to detail
- Self-motivated and able to self-manage effort to maintain alignment with strategy and corporate goals
Salary & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there may be flexibility on final job title and responsibilities. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Axsome offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity and a generous benefits package.
Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Axsome Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited candidates that are sent to hiring managers, the HR team or other Axsome team members. Only approved vendors who have been explicitly asked to support a specific search will receive access to our Applicant Tracking System to submit candidates for consideration.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,